EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 34 MIN
What Really Happens on the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet
from How To Be Famous with Whitney Uland · host Whitney Uland
I just got back from the Cannes Film Festival, and today I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happens behind the scenes of the Cannes red carpet. From the surprising difference between the film industry and the celebrity/fashion side of Cannes to the controversy around influencers, models, and who "belongs" on the red carpet, we're diving into the realities of one of the most famous events in the world. In this episode, we cover: • What the Cannes Film Festival red carpet is really like behind the scenes• The difference between the film industry side of Cannes and the fashion/celebrity side• Why influencers at Cannes spark so much controversy• How visibility, status, and celebrity culture actually work• The surprising logistics of getting on the Cannes red carpet• Why celebrity is often more about attention than talent• What I learned from attending Cannes as both a filmmaker and a creator Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyulandFind Alex aka Mr. Beefcake on Instagram @mmentality_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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I just got back from the Cannes Film Festival, and today I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happens behind the scenes of the Cannes red carpet. From the surprising difference between the film industry and the celebrity/fashion side of Cannes to the controversy around influencers, models, and who "belongs" on the red carpet, we're diving into the realities of one of the most famous events in the world. In this episode, we cover: • What the Cannes Film Festival red carpet is really like behind the scenes• The difference between the film industry side of Cannes and the fashion/celebrity side• Why influencers at Cannes spark so much controversy• How visibility, status, and celebrity culture actually work• The surprising logistics of getting on the Cannes red carpet• Why celebrity is often more about attention than talent• What I learned from attending Cannes as both a filmmaker and a creator Find me, Whitney Uland, on Instagram and TikTok @whitneyulandFind Alex aka Mr. Beefcake on Instagram @mmentality_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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